Arrival | Nov 11, 2016 | Villeneuve/Adams/Renner | First Reviews Have Arrived.

[The Stingray]

31 minutes ago, acab said:

I'm always interested in what Villeneuve makes. I've read that this isn't as dark as his latest films so i'd like to see him changing his style a bit.

 

It's not dark at all. It's cerebral and moving, and quite unlike any alien visitation story you have ever seen.

 

Probably my most anticipated movie of the year, alongside Rogue One.

 

[AniNate]

Seems like a PG 13 kind of film, at least.

[grim22]

This is screening tonight Thursday in @Telemachos backyard of Sherman Oaks under a different name

 

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The Day They Arrive is a new major motion picture staring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forrest Whitaker, directed by Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners and Sicario).

When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team is put together to investigate – including language expert Louise Banks (Amy Adams). Mankind teeters on the verge of global war as everyone scrambles for answers – and to find them, Banks will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity.

This movie has not yet been rated. The studio cannot, of course, guarantee the rating that the film will ultimately receive.

 

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[Plain Old Tele]

Just now, grim22 said:

This is screening tonight in @Telemachos backyard of Sherman Oaks under a different name

 

 

 

Goddammit.

[WrathOfHan]

I'm really curious where Paramount is going to release this, especially if Star Trek gets delayed. Also interesting is that they don't have an expected rating. 

[grim22]

Just now, Telemachos said:

 

Goddammit.

 

My mistake, it is screening on Thursday at Arclight Sherman Oaks, you can still make it  

[Plain Old Tele]

1 minute ago, grim22 said:

 

My mistake, it is screening on Thursday at Arclight Sherman Oaks, you can still make it  

 

...that day doesn't work either.

[Ethan Hunt]

22 minutes ago, Telemachos said:

 

...that day doesn't work either.

Hold them at gunpoint and force them to postpone it Tele

[Ethan Hunt]

24 minutes ago, grim22 said:

 

My mistake, it is screening on Thursday at Arclight Sherman Oaks, you can still make it  

Yeah... Sitting around waiting on a release date for this one

[Plain Old Tele]

3 minutes ago, Ethan Hunt said:

Hold them at gunpoint and force them to postpone it Tele

 

You've been hanging around your schoolmates too much.

[AniNate]

So did they officially change the title? I could understand why. Story of Your Life sounds like some vanity Sundance dramedy

[CoolioD1]

story of your life just reminds me of the 1direction tune. the day they arrived isn't especially interesting either. i think it should be called 'Spaceman from Pluto'.

[Ethan Hunt]

I hope they changed it. Story of Your.Life is like the most nondescript title ever

[marveldcfox]

You guys obviously don't read books, do you? No wonder.....

Anyways, this movie is based on a short story called "A story of your life" by Ted Chiang and won the Nebulla Award for best novella in 2000. That award is equivalent to an Emmy or Oscar but for Sci-fi and fantasy novels. 

The team is working on an excellent source material that's why I said this will likely be the best sci-fi/alien invasion movie of this year with the pedigree behind it.

I hope they keep the title as it is classy. The other one sounds like typical Hollywood nonsense and a sequel to The Day the earth stood still.

Edited April 12, 2016 by marveldcfox

[AniNate]

I'm certain that title makes a lot more sense once you read the book, but it still isn't very marketable when paired with a sci fi movie

[Jake Gittes]

The Day They Arrive also kinda sounds like some direct-to-video schlock. I like Story of Your Life better.

[marveldcfox]

9 minutes ago, tribefan695 said:

I'm certain that title makes a lot more sense once you read the book, but it still isn't very marketable when paired with a sci fi movie

 

Why take the easy/generic way? If the studio cuts great trailers/tv spots and the internet talks/hypes it 1/5th as much as they do for their beloved properties then it should be a solid hit. 

 

 

[AniNate]

Why take the easy/generic way? If the studio cuts great trailers/tv spots and the internet talks/hypes it 1/5th as much as they do for their beloved properties then it should be a solid hit. 

 

 

Can you be sure they will, though? I mean, no one posted in this thread for over a year before I bumped it

[marveldcfox]

18 minutes ago, tribefan695 said:

Can you be sure they will, though? I mean, no one posted in this thread for over a year before I bumped it

And what makes you think that after changing the title to something generic they will be able to market it better and make it a hit? Denis's movies have had short and simple titles yet nothing has broken out. So I suggest to let the title be as it is. Moreover, it shows respect to the author who wrote the story on which the movie is based on. 

 

As for the internet, most of it is full of hypocrites. Short title or not, most movie sites usually get behind certain movies/properties/franchises that will give them views and increase their visitor traffic. 95% is filled with marvel, dc, star wars or well known IP. Many movies that deserve attention dont get the required coverage. But as a studio you can get in touch with the editors or owners of these sites and request them to do the needful in return for some kind of gain. 

Edited April 12, 2016 by marveldcfox

[Plain Old Tele]

Nothing wrong with changing the title if it fits and helps sell the movie a bit better.

 

Would you like to see a movie called BLADE RUNNER or a movie called DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP?